Author Question: In comparing the major features of psychiatric theories, the nurse correctly concludes that: 1. ... (Read 53 times)

james · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In comparing the major features of psychiatric theories, the nurse correctly concludes that:

1. Medicalpsychobiolog ic and psychoanalytic theories focus on the individual client.
2. Socialinterpersonal and medicalpsychobiolog ic theories seek to change behavior through pharmacology.
3. Socialinterpersonal and medicalpsychobiolog ic theories are in direct opposition to the other.
4. Cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic theories share the premise that behavior stems from the unconscious and requires the client to develop insight.

Question 2

A short-term goal that can be identified for a client completing his fourth alcohol detoxification program in one year is that the client will:

1. Develop a treatment relationship with another client.
2. Identify constructive outlets for stress.
3. State that he sees the need for ongoing treatment.
4. Use denial and rationalization in a healthier way.

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Medicalpsychobiolog ic theory focuses on the individual's genetics, immunology, biorhythms, brain structure, and brain biochemistry and psychoanalytic theory focuses on individual insight. Cognitive behavioral theory focuses on conscious feelings, thoughts, and meanings to develop interventions while psychoanalytic theory focuses on the role of the unconscious in developing insight. Socialinterpersonal theory focuses on self and social systems while psychobiologic theories focus on psychopharmacology and other biologic therapies. Socialinterpersonal and medicalpsychobiolog ic theories can be used holistically to understand the full range of a person's health and response to illness.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: In order to prevent relapse, the client must seek ongoing treatment after detoxification. Denial and rationalization are overused defense mechanisms in substance abuse. Treatment relationships are diversions which keep the client from focusing on his own treatment. Stress management is something that can be accomplished in ongoing treatment.